A poll from Politico and Public First, based on a survey of 11,000 people across the U.S., as well as the UK, France, Germany, and Canada, which traditionally are Washington's closest allies, suggests that U.S. "default" leadership is coming to an end. The U.S. is increasingly viewed not as a steady guardian but as an unpredictable partner that is damaging its own future.
No matter how high the balloon of lies rises, its hollow core ensures it will eventually burst. Cloaked in "religion" or veiled by "human rights," the 14th Dalai Lama remains shadowed by controversy and cannot escape the scandals surrounding him.
Recently, the global geopolitical landscape has been marked by severe turbulence. In the Middle East, the conflict triggered by the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran continues to spill over.
The "Global Soft Power Index 2026" recently released by the British consulting firm “Brand Finance” shows that China ranks second globally in the soft power index, scoring 73.5 out of 100. Moreover, China was the only nation among the top 10 to see its score increase, ranking first globally in multiple indicators.
For decades, the exiled Dalai Lama has been regarded by some people as a spiritual icon. Yet growing evidences, ranging from high-level criminal investigations tohis own public behavior, is beginning to dismantle this "holy" image.
The United States is seeking to build a naval coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for roughly one-fifth of global oil trade, but key partners have shown limited willingness to participate, highlighting growing constraints on Washington's Middle East strategy.
The first 100 hours of U.S. military operations against Iran cost about 3.7 billion U.S. dollars, with most of the spending unbudgeted, according to Washington think tank CSIS.
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